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5 PR Trends for 2022
January 24, 2022By Hilary McCarthy, Clearpoint Agency From racial justice protests and political polarity, to the ongoing pandemic and release of vaccines—2021 was a historic year. As we continue to grapple with what will be “the new normal” post-COVID and make sense of rapid changes throughout our communities and the world, several trends have emerged and/or accelerated. Marketing and PR are no ...
read more3 Reasons Why PR is Critical in 2021
May 12, 2021The ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, combined with global VC investing hitting an all-time high in Q1 2021, the Consumer Confidence Index rising again in April and predictions of a major, lasting economic boom, all point to 2021 being another transformative year. At the same time, we continue to see the growth of social media influence, communication echo chambers, ...
read more5 “Must-Do Marketing Strategies” for 2021
January 13, 2021What a year last year, and 2021 has been so far! From the pandemic to protests and political unrest, who could have envisioned, at this time last year, what the future would hold? Despite numerous challenges, many marketers, professionals and entrepreneurs rose to face them – bringing work online, changing the ways they communicate, and setting the stage for advancement. ...
read more3 Research Methods that Increase the ROI of Your PR Program
July 27, 2020Our decision-making is powered by research. When you think about it, we do research daily. Whether it’s viewing someone’s LinkedIn profile before choosing to connect, comparing models when shopping for a new car, or checking out Yelp reviews before visiting a new restaurant, research is critical to evaluating what actions we’ll take. So why wouldn’t you apply that same principle ...
read more10+ Pieces of Content You Need Now
June 25, 2020You may have heard that customers are already 57% of the way through the buying process and have consumed seven or more pieces of content before they even engage with a sales team or buy something. While this may sound like a lot, it is likely low today, given the advent of COVID-19. For the week ending June 14, 2020, ...
read moreHow to Maximize the ROI From Your Webinar Program
April 29, 2020Working from home has become the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many businesses switching to a virtual work environment, companies are searching for ways to connect and communicate with clients and prospects. When executed and leveraged correctly, webinars are a highly effective and cost-efficient way to promote thought leadership and support lead generation. And because a lot of planning goes into ...
read moreCommunicating During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 We’re all navigating unchartered waters with the COVID-19 crisis. As communities manage school and business closures, work from home mandates, and worry about an economic recession, companies are grappling with how to communicate with their customers, prospects, employees and the community at large. As with any crisis, it’s imperative for organizations to communicate clearly, honestly and consistently. ...
read moreThe ROI of Press Releases
October 31, 2019The press release remains a popular public relations tactic for good reason: it provides incredible value. A press release not only informs the media about what’s new with your organization, but thanks to our digital world, the press release can instantly keep your publics – customers, prospects, partners, potential acquirers – up to date on your progress and successes. Here ...
read moreThe Dollars and Sense of PR
July 31, 2019One of the questions we often hear from clients is this: What is the ROI of PR? Beginning this month, we’re answering the question. In a series of blogs and infographics we’ll be examining the benefits and value of branding, messaging, media relations, content, influencer marketing, social media and more. We hope you like it, and that if you have ...
read more5 PR Trends Shaping Marketing Budgets in 2019
March 28, 2019Public relations budgets are on the rise, with marketers reporting plans to increase overall spending over the next five years[1]. When one considers the benefits of PR – from setting the strategy to ensuring greater transparency, driving business, and even influencing stock price – it’s no wonder. Seven in 10 executives reported being more inclined to do business with organizations ...
read moreHow to Create a Winning Social Media Strategy
June 29, 2018Managing a company’s social media presence can be time-consuming and at times overwhelming. But taking the time to create a plan that addresses your goals, content topics and audiences can take it from stressful to successful. Consider a concise, easy-to-follow social media strategy to help you make it manageable and effective. Here are some tips to get you started. ...
read moreWhat US Companies Need to Know About GDPR Before May 25, 2018
May 14, 2018The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aimed at protecting personal data of European Union (EU) citizens goes into effect this May 25. If you don’t have a business location in the EU, you might think you are immune. But if you target customers in Europe, or are processing data from prospects in the EU—even if only collecting or storing email ...
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